In 1910, President Pastor Alcazar, third President of the town of Capiz (1908-1912), constructed a water tank near the “Municipio” to provide water to the Kapisnon during the dry months. Water flowed from the roof of the two-storey municipal building to the tank.
The “Municipio” was destroyed during World War II, but the water tank which was 11.5 meters in diameter, 6.10 meters in height and with walls 11 inches thick was spared.
After the war, offices were built around the tank completely hiding it from view with only a water spout visible. In 1993, the offices were demolished and for the first time in three decades, the water tank could be seen. The young people, who were not aware of the existing structure, had to be told that originally, it was a water tank.
The old water tank looks quite imposing, like a lady, grown serene, yet gracious and to demolish it would be like cutting the umbilical cord from the past.
However, that water tank had outlived its usefulness because Roxas City now had a modern water system, a legacy from the late Congressman Gerardo “Dinggoy” Roxas, Jr.
The City Government with a group of culture buffs brain-stormed on what to do with the structure and the idea of converting it to a museum was born. Thus, the Roxas City Museum, Ang Panublion, became a reality with Mrs. Ofelia Rendon as its curator.
Ang Panublion, in its initial exhibit, showcased the Kapisnon: how they lived, how they prayed, how they danced, what they ate, what they wore (gowns, jewelry, etc., and how they spent their time.
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God loves the people of Capiz.roxas City, its where i belong.
……….please save roxas from disaster……
clinton… from what disaster?
To our politicians from Capiz, we should invite more investors to invest their business at Roxas City, Capiz, so that our graduates of our prestigious colleges will not go to other country looking for jobs, they will stay in our Province so that we will improve our tax collections and improve our facilities roads and other networks, I’m a graduate from Colegio dela Purisima Concepcion in 1989, I’m now at the government service at Securities and Exchange Commission, Hi to all BCS graduate of batch 1989!!!! Reunion naman tayo you can email me at “francobdelfin@yahoo.com”
hi po delfin din po ako .. taga capiz din po sa may bailan . baka mag kamag anak tayo…
Support the project of our Governor of Capiz for cementing all connecting roads and converting to national roads, keep up the good works Governor. Hi to all my BSC graduate of batch 1989 of Celogeio dela Purisima Concepcion, Reunion naman tayo mga friends,please sends your email at francobdelfin@yahoo.com
im proud to be capiznon…
My kids and I spent our valentines weekend at San Antonio Resort in Roxas City. I was enticed to visit the place when it was featured by Trip na trip in one of its episode. It was also mentioned that Roxas City is the seafood capital of the Philippines; but the prices are very dissappointing. We ate at Coco Veranda, per kilo of crab is 900pesos, shrimp 700pesos; much more expensive compared to Seaside at Macapagal. We also tried the streets ihaw-ihaw; per piece of a very small crab is 150pesos.
We stayed at San Antonio resort; I requested for a family room but the structure of the bath/comfort room is not for family use; more on honeymooners because of its transparent glass wall divider.
But in fairness, the staff and receptionist attendant are very polite.
Hi! Can you remember what the weather was like back then? We’ve booked a flight to Roxas from Manila around 3rd week of Feb. We’re also planning to stay at San Antonio Resort. I was hoping you can share with us which places you’ve visited that your kids enjoyed because I’ll be going there with my daughter. Thanks!
there are many tourists attractions to choose from, the only problem that we have is the money to spend to see most of them “”
I heard there is a movie theater in Roxas City. Any information on how to contact them to get listings and show times? Searched everywhere on the internet…thanks!
Yes I love Capiz. It is very Captivating…
Been there once, my grandfather is from capiz, Dr. Gerardo Delfin Jr. . . Seafood capital, i love the food
i miss my hometown.. 😥
Pontevedra, Capiz.
Thanks for the info.. 😀
Thank you for sharing places and tourist spot here in Capiz. I would love to visit Capiz, in the future.